ACTU8 Forceps (Vortex Surgical) – Residue Contamination (2023)
Residue on medical device can potentially compromise its intended use.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Vortex Surgical ACTU8 FORCEPS, 25 GA, ADAPTIVE, REF VS0740.25
Brand
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI/DI 00810123481132, Lot Numbers 2212002 and 2212020
Products Sold
UDI/DI 00810123481132, Lot Numbers 2212002 and 2212020
Vortex Surgical Inc. is recalling Vortex Surgical ACTU8 FORCEPS, 25 GA, ADAPTIVE, REF VS0740.25 due to Reason for the voluntary recall is residue was identified on the two forceps tips of a customer in Korea. The residue is associated with one lot of fo. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Reason for the voluntary recall is residue was identified on the two forceps tips of a customer in Korea. The residue is associated with one lot of forceps tips which were utilized in two lots of ACTU8 Adaptive Forceps Tips occurring in 0.25% of those lots.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm issued an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice to its consignees on 12/18/2023 via email. The notice explained the problem with the device, risk to health associated with its use, and requested the return of all devices.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026